This week in astrology: December 31 – January 6 2013

December 31, 2012 to January 6, 2013 is the week we transition from 2012 to 2013. You have been thinking about changes and what to do different this 2013 year. This is the reason we change calendars – so we can renew ourselves. Make all the moves you need to in your career and business and start the year off with an attitude of pressing forward. Whatever you dream about and focus on will grow if you allow it to. If you want a new career – go for it; if you want to make your relationship stronger; that is a great goal.

On January 1, 2013 you will find the moon sliding into Virgo. The moon tends to show us our faults and problems and you will definitely want to write down what you need to do to be a better and more organized person. Seek balance in everything you do and don't be contradictory. Lose the past if it is painful and look toward a happier future. This is what we tend to do every New Year.

As the week progresses, you will find that you seek peace from all the worries of last year. Although this year will bring different difficulties and circumstances you need to stop looking at all the flaws in the world and turn toward what can be. Nothing is stable; everything needs to change. On Thursday, January 3rd look for new experiences and the possibility of meeting new people. Take time to find what you really need to do and go for it with gusto. Don't hold back if a new change will make a better life for you. Be open to all new ideas this week as you try to regain a set schedule. Change will definitely be in the atmosphere for you and especially today.

Friday is the end of a weird work week. Mars and Jupiter trine, or support energy and good luck, and Friday is the day you need to work just a bit harder, laugh just a bit louder and enjoy life a bit more. Take care of problems in your relationship and work environment. Be happy and upbeat as you let people know your ideas. Today is not the day to hold back.

As you work through the weekend watch for Sunday and the alignment of planets that are going to pull you in different directions. If you need help with strange and wonderful ideas flowing through your mind, sit and relax and listen to your inner child. Find intuition within yourself and discuss all aspect of the coming year with those who are like minded. In other words, use Sunday as a jumping off point to the rest of the year.

Sunday is also a day of exposing truths. Let go of the lies of your life and be open with those around you. There is so much hurt in being deceitful; make a resolution to be honest this year. You will find that it cleanses your soul and opens your mind. Keep things one section at a time; you cannot heal the entire world so heal your portion.

This first week of 2013 is not astrologically the beginning of the year. But it is the time to make resolutions, plans and changes. Deep changes need resolves; write down details and look to the big picture. You can do anything you set your mind to. This sounds trivial and trite and just one of those cliques that you always hear, but it is true. You can only change you. January will bring magic if you let it. Turn toward the support of you own family and friends, that is your happiness and your homecoming. Above all, be aware of what is happening around you. Make sure you are safe and protected at all times. Make a life plan for you and your family and definitely keep it this year. This week is a week of writing down and planning. Look at the big picture and don't look back to years past. You can learn from the past, but you need to run toward the future. 2012 was a sad year in the world. Those spirits that were lost during this year are all around us and urging us to just keep going. Life is really quite magical.